Treasure Hunt: Tycoon's Priceless Runaway Wife

Chapter 562 - 561: Ji Rui, Let’s Get Married (Second Update)

"Ji Rui, think it through. If you reject me now, there will be no one left who can help you. Moreover, are you sure the Ji Family can really withstand such a heavy blow? It seems your two brothers and your father have been reaping quite the benefits from the Ji Family, haven’t they? Are you sure you can really make it through?"Le Tong stood outside the door, her palms sweating profusely.

She didn’t deliberately eavesdrop, but Ji Rui had never clearly told her the detailed situation about Y Country.

He only mentioned to her that he was planning to wrap up the business over there. If it weren’t for Yang Sheng having talked to her privately that day at the hotel, she wouldn’t have known that shutting down operations in Y Country would have such a significant impact on the Ji Family.

And from what the Old Master said now, it seemed the situation was worse than what Yang Sheng described?

Le Tong felt a chill in her heart. It seemed like the two people inside had been silent for a while before she finally heard Ji Rui’s voice, "Thank you for your kindness, Chairman Yang. I can handle the Ji Family’s issues myself."

Ji Rui’s tone was extremely cold, Le Tong knew he must be angry.

"Ji Rui, why do you have to be like this? I said all you’d need to do is marry the girl, and you can’t even do that?"

Upon hearing this, Le Tong was pretty sure that the conversation between the Old Master and Ji Rui would yield no results.

Based on her understanding of Ji Rui, he would never marry her just to gain the Old Master’s assistance.

Even though he should have been ready to marry her at any time.

Looks like I’ll have to take the initiative on this matter!

Le Tong had an idea in mind, turned around, grabbed her phone, and darted into her bedroom to call Yang Sheng.

"Tongtong? What’s up?"

"Bro, I want to ask you something, and you must give me an honest answer with no bias."

Le Tong said very seriously, frightening Yang Sheng on the other line, "Tongtong, did Rui do something to wrong you?"

Le Tong was a bit amused and exasperated by Yang Sheng’s vivid imagination, but at this moment she didn’t have time or the mood to joke with him.

"Bro, be serious!"

"Alright! Alright! Please tell me, Lady Sis!"

Yang Sheng still had his usual mischievous manner. It seemed like his transition into a new role was going smoothly, so he was quite cheery.

"The other day, you mentioned the cooperation between the Yang Family and the Ji Family. If we set aside your friendship with Ji Rui, and my current relationship with you guys, purely from a business interest perspective, would you and your grandfather choose to cooperate with the Ji Family?"

This point was crucial for Le Tong to make a certain decision.

"Of course!" Yang Sheng replied quite crisply.

"Reason?" Le Tong wasn’t one to be dismissed with just two words.

"Silly sis, do you have any idea how much money and time Rui and I have spent on the network in Y Country? Now, the cooperation between the Yang Family and the Ji Family is a strong alliance to hold each other in check. Yang Family indeed needs to invest a significant amount of funds and utilize its own connections to smooth out some relationships. But all these, compared to what the Ji Family has invested in recent years, are trivial and can’t even be compared. Once the Ji Family resolves matters in Y Country, the Yang Family and the Ji Family will have an equally beneficial partnership, with shared channels and networks. Just think, how could my grandfather and I miss out on such a good deal? Initially, I even thought I could help Rui through a tough time while also making this a major achievement after taking on my role to show those who doubted me. But unexpectedly, grandpa harbors a significant grudge against the Ji Family, and no matter how promising the cooperation looks, he wouldn’t agree."

Yang Sheng’s detailed explanation completely calmed and solidified Le Tong’s determination.

"Bro, you mean if this cooperation deal goes through, it’s a win-win for both sides, right?"

"Yes. It’s indeed a win-win, both now and in the future. Of course, looking at the immediate situation, it seems like the Ji Family might bear some losses."

Upon hearing this, Le Tong understood the current situation and future prospects of the cooperation between the two families.

"Bro, thank you." At this moment, Le Tong needed to think carefully about what she must do next, so Ji Rui wouldn’t suspect it.

"Why are you being so polite, did grandpa give you any trouble?" Yang Sheng casually asked.

"No, I’ll take good care of him."

As she hung up the phone, Le Tong came out of her bedroom, thinking Ji Rui and the Old Master were still in the study, but they were both sitting in the living room on the sofa, one reading the newspaper, the other watching TV.

Their expressions were very calm, showing no signs of any dispute.

"Bro just called and asked me to take good care of you. Are you tired? Let Uncle Jing attend to your sleep!" Le Tong was equally at ease.

The Old Master glanced at the clock and didn’t object, obediently stood up, took a few steps, and then turned to look at Le Tong and Ji Rui.

"Baobao said he wants to invite me for morning tea tomorrow. Will you both join us?"

Le Tong thought that if her plan succeeded, she would have other very important things to do tomorrow.

"We still have work to do. I’ll make reservations and have the driver take you both with Baobao."

The Old Master didn’t say much else and wandered off.

As for Le Tong and Ji Rui, they both returned to their bedroom one after another.

"Go take a shower." Ji Rui went into the bedroom first, as if acting on instinct, waiting for Le Tong to come in as he handed her clothes.

"Have you showered?"

Le Tong leaned in to sniff around his collar, a faint mint scent tickling her nose.

"Yes, I have." His big hand came up to rub her head.

"Seems pretty refreshing and fragrant." Le Tong straightened up and looked at Ji Rui with a smile.

Ji Rui reached his long arm out and pulled her directly into his arms.

"Are you seducing me?"

His voice was hoarse and low.

Le Tong buried her head in his chest, chuckling softly. Her hands originally holding the clothes Ji Rui gave her, were now tossed onto the bed carelessly. "Who said that?"

Ji Rui’s eyes suddenly became deep and unfathomable, his large hand reached to touch her face, and his slender fingers lifted her chin, forcing her to look up, "You said it!"

His lips, with a faint coffee aroma, soon landed on hers, slightly parted, nibbling softly at her lip corner a few times.

"Tsk, your comprehension skills are lacking, Mr. Ji!"

Le Tong pecked him back twice, curling her lips, her hands wrapping around the back of his neck, clinging onto him affectionately.

"Is that so?" His warm hand placed on her waist, eyes full of mysterious amusement suddenly right in front of hers.

"Of course! Which eye of yours saw me seduce, which ear heard me allure?"

Le Tong blinked at him teasingly, feeling his hand tighten around her waist, pressing against her leg, muscles tensed. Seemingly sensing it’s not enough, she touched behind his ear, gently rubbing his round, thick earlobe, sensing Ji Rui’s body tense up, Le Tong then satisfied, rubbed her nose against his, speaking in the softest, most tender voice.

"Ji Rui, let’s get married!"